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Wife's christmas present (Moderated by Deepika)
Posted on: 12/16/04 11:56 AM ET
I need help!!
I am completely stuck on what to get my wife for Christmas. She loves sewing and is fairly experienced with it. I on the other hand know next to nothing about either sewing or women, which is why I am begging for some one's input.
I'm looking to spend less than $1000 (CDN). I know she already has a decent Janome sewing machine and I got her a Bernina serger for Christmas last year. Is there anything else you need machine-wise??? Are there any nifty accessories/gadgets which would make good gifts???
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
J
I am completely stuck on what to get my wife for Christmas. She loves sewing and is fairly experienced with it. I on the other hand know next to nothing about either sewing or women, which is why I am begging for some one's input.
I'm looking to spend less than $1000 (CDN). I know she already has a decent Janome sewing machine and I got her a Bernina serger for Christmas last year. Is there anything else you need machine-wise??? Are there any nifty accessories/gadgets which would make good gifts???
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
J
Posted on: 12/16/04 12:27 PM ET
Hi J,
maybe you can sneak into her sewing room and write down which presser feet she got for her sewing machine ( my bernina has numbers on it, but I don't know about Janome ) and get her some of these...
Or maybe a nice dress form or a coupon for a sewing class maybe together with a nice sewing book.
Or a rotary cutter with a lot of mats.
Or a coupon for fabric stashing uhm shopping....
Or a coupon for a colour/style analysis..
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maybe you can sneak into her sewing room and write down which presser feet she got for her sewing machine ( my bernina has numbers on it, but I don't know about Janome ) and get her some of these...
Or maybe a nice dress form or a coupon for a sewing class maybe together with a nice sewing book.
Or a rotary cutter with a lot of mats.
Or a coupon for fabric stashing uhm shopping....
Or a coupon for a colour/style analysis..
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Posted on: 12/16/04 12:33 PM ET
How about a steam generator iron? These are great if she does a lot of sewing. There's a separate pressurized tank for the water, so it will provide a lot of steam before it empties.
A nice full spectrum light would be nice. The most well known maker is Ott, but there are some others. Ott Light is now making lamps that are attractive enough to put in the living room, but kind of pricy (so good as a gift!
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I like having a cutting table. Mine has wheels and folds down to fit a small space. The surface is a bit higher than a regular table, so it's more comfortable on the back.
A good quality pair of sewing shears--Ginghers and Kai are 2 brands mentioned here recently. If she uses a rotary cutter (this is a little esoteric for a non-sewer), you could get her a new one of those, some blades and some mats.
If you knew more specifics about how your wife sews, I could suggest some more gifts, but these are nice general purpose items.
Good luck in finding your wife a gift--it's sweet that you're trying to get her something for her hobby. You probably know more about women than you think!!
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A nice full spectrum light would be nice. The most well known maker is Ott, but there are some others. Ott Light is now making lamps that are attractive enough to put in the living room, but kind of pricy (so good as a gift!
I like having a cutting table. Mine has wheels and folds down to fit a small space. The surface is a bit higher than a regular table, so it's more comfortable on the back.
A good quality pair of sewing shears--Ginghers and Kai are 2 brands mentioned here recently. If she uses a rotary cutter (this is a little esoteric for a non-sewer), you could get her a new one of those, some blades and some mats.
If you knew more specifics about how your wife sews, I could suggest some more gifts, but these are nice general purpose items.
Good luck in finding your wife a gift--it's sweet that you're trying to get her something for her hobby. You probably know more about women than you think!!
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Posted on: 12/16/04 12:37 PM ET
Does she have a dedicated sewing room? A proper cutting table, a big one, at the correct 30-36" height? Does she have a table and chair that is at the correct ergonomic height for her machines? How about lighting? Full spectrum daylight lamps? A sewing room makeover "certificate" hand written by you, with a promise to make things happen in a specified period would be much appreciated. Don't forget the shelves and bins for storage! Or the iron and ironing board! If you can get an issue of Threads magazine, there are lots of little ads to study that can give you an idea of what sewing enthusiasts dream of at night.
Posted on: 12/16/04 6:18 PM ET
Hi again,
Thank you very much for the suggestions and for making them so quickly. They are very good ideas and I will be using them. I'll still take more if you have them.
Yup, she does have a designated sewing room and we just re-did it about 3 months ago. As for the stuff she's into.....she makes alot of clothes for herself, Halloween costumes for the various nieces and nephews, furniture covers, cat toys.... she likes to try just about anything.
Presser feet?? They're the thingys that go around the needle? I think she's got a bunch of those.
I think I am going to go with a cutting table, some full spectrum lights, a rotary cutter and mats, and then hit Ikea for some shelving and bins/baskets.
Can anyone suggest brands/models of cutting tables? I managed to find a fold-out one on a web site by Sylvia Designs. Any particular model/style for the Ott lights?
Is anyone from the Toronto area that can suggest a good place to pick this stuff up?
Again, thank you so much for the help.
J
Thank you very much for the suggestions and for making them so quickly. They are very good ideas and I will be using them. I'll still take more if you have them.
Yup, she does have a designated sewing room and we just re-did it about 3 months ago. As for the stuff she's into.....she makes alot of clothes for herself, Halloween costumes for the various nieces and nephews, furniture covers, cat toys.... she likes to try just about anything.
Presser feet?? They're the thingys that go around the needle? I think she's got a bunch of those.
I think I am going to go with a cutting table, some full spectrum lights, a rotary cutter and mats, and then hit Ikea for some shelving and bins/baskets.
Can anyone suggest brands/models of cutting tables? I managed to find a fold-out one on a web site by Sylvia Designs. Any particular model/style for the Ott lights?
Is anyone from the Toronto area that can suggest a good place to pick this stuff up?
Again, thank you so much for the help.
J
Posted on: 12/16/04 8:50 PM ET
Here's one option for the table: review of cutting table. I understand the Joann's has a cutting table they sell, but I dont know if you have Joann's there, or what the table is like.
Sounds like you are on the right track. Lucky wife!
Sounds like you are on the right track. Lucky wife!
Posted on: 12/17/04 9:27 AM ET
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Posted on: 12/17/04 9:29 AM ET
You could also get her a membership to Patter Review
.....or if she's already a member you could enroll her in the on-line sewing classes.
If she's not yet a member we would all be delighted to make her acquaintance!
Phyllis
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If she's not yet a member we would all be delighted to make her acquaintance!
Phyllis
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Sewing = Fashion
http://coudremode.com/
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.
http://coudremode.com/
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Posted on: 12/18/04 2:06 PM ET
Hello again,
I need one more bit of help.....
I'm at the end of my budget so I need to make a choice. An Ott lamp or a gravity steamer?? I'm leaning towards the steamer but I really have no clue.
I've already installed a large set of fluorescent lights over her desk in the sewing room which is why I'm thinking the lamp might be a bit redundant. Does it make that much difference?? She only has a crappy little hand iron now, so maybe a good steamer is better??
Thank you again and Merry Christmas.
J
I need one more bit of help.....
I'm at the end of my budget so I need to make a choice. An Ott lamp or a gravity steamer?? I'm leaning towards the steamer but I really have no clue.
I've already installed a large set of fluorescent lights over her desk in the sewing room which is why I'm thinking the lamp might be a bit redundant. Does it make that much difference?? She only has a crappy little hand iron now, so maybe a good steamer is better??
Thank you again and Merry Christmas.
J
Posted on: 12/18/04 2:08 PM ET
Oh yeah,
I already got the cutting table, a large cutting mat to fit the table, a rotary cutter, and some bins.
J
I already got the cutting table, a large cutting mat to fit the table, a rotary cutter, and some bins.
J
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